Best In Show

By Cristin Marandino

It’s hard to believe that this month marks our ninth annual Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut issue. For nearly a decade, every July we have presented the results of our extensive online poll that asks you, the readers, for your favorite restaurants, nightlife hot spots, boutiques and more. Each year the number of folks who voice their opinions grows (a far cry from all those years ago when we had to explain what Best Of was and how to vote). This year nearly 13,000 of you chimed in. It’s truly heartening to see how strongly you feel about your go-to places in Fairfield County.

As the name implies, winners hail from all corners of the Gold Coast — from Fairfield on down to Greenwich. We know you’ll hop in your car to visit the best boutique or check out the most unique vintage furniture place; but a while back we got to thinking that you also probably want to know who garnered the most votes in our town alone. Hence the Best of Greenwich was born. In this section, we share with you who was deemed tops within our town borders.

Obviously there is a lot to celebrate. And over here at Moffly Media we would never miss an opportunity to throw a party. So come toast the best of the best at two fantastic fetes. First, join us on Thursday, July 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the Best of the Gold Coast extravaganza at the Stamford Hilton for what always turns out to be an action-packed night of food, friends, dancing and, of course, the ever-coveted freebies. And on Thursday, September 26 from 6 to 9 p.m., join us at the J House as we celebrate the best of Greenwich with a more intimate evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and special guests.

Visit ilovefc.com for tickets and information. We look forward to seeing you. After all, without you none of this would be possible. You’re all the best!